While performing a community assessment, you determine that you need information about local cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.Which of the following would be an appropriate resource for this information?
A)Census Bureau
B)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C)Department of Health and Human Services
D)Area Office on Aging

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collects information regarding morbidity and mortality, as do state and local public health agencies.The Census Bureau collects demographic information useful in describing the population base of a community.The CDC and the Administration on Aging are two agencies within the U.S.Department of Health and Human Services.The local Area Office on Aging is able to provide information about the elderly population in the local community.

While Performing a Community Assessment, You Determine That You Need